So do you think you could fit the Swytch kit yourself? Pricing for the Air and Max starts from around £599, but for the latest price head on over to their website!

I’ve had a Swytch system for two years - not this model, but same power. It’s a great product, like riding with the wind behind you. It gives me just the right amount of assist. The company, order process and delivery were a total nightmare. It was five months late, they shipped the wrong wheel size, their support is the worst I’ve ever experienced. No phone number, no address, no people, just a helpdesk email. It wasn’t until I threatened them with legal action that 24hrs the kit arrived by courier.

Gets a bit annoying to receive constant emails from Swytch saying they've upgraded (twice now since I got my original kit which proved problematic over it's first year) and it's 'only' £xxx to get the new version of the battery with a bigger range. Also the long waiting list is because they seem to wait until they have sufficient orders to fill a container coming from China, where the kits are made. It's not UK made at all, unless things have changed since I got my kit.

Wish they'd ditch the whole waiting list approach to their sales. Not sure how a system like that is helping them reach their company's goal...

That cable that needs unplugging to remove the battery had better not be the same as the original cables/plugs. In my experience they do not plug/unplug at all well. Tried it twice when needed to change my kit and each time I had to use pliers and one of those times it destroyed the plug before it would unplug.

I urge anyone considering a Swytch Kit to avoid buying one, and get a real ebike. Where I am, we have rebates that will pay more than 60% the cost of a new base-level ebike that will take you further, faster, and more reliably than Swytch kits will. First off, my kit took six months to arrive. After months of sitting in a warehouse on the tracker, I complained to them and, lo and behold, it magically got delivered THE NEXT DAY. I suspect they were waiting for cheap local distribution options to pop up to save a few bucks here and there instead of just getting a product to the customers who paid for it. Upon arrival, right out of the box, it was faulty. The wheel still shakes - after a full year of wrestling with their awful warranty department, and the rim is made of such a low-quality alloy that it has developed a sandpaper-like texture that shreds through my brake pads. The ranges they advertise are hilariously inaccurate. The kit I got was supposed to handle up to 60km. Up to. I get that. However, it sometimes dies after 15km. Other days I can go 70km. Taking the kit apart (against their warranty, though I'm no longer covered) reveals cheap, off-the-shelf parts from China. They are effectively a drop-shipper that puts a fancy logo on their product. Heck, the charger they sent doesn't even have the Swytch logo (or name) on it. After taxes and shipping, it was over $800 with their scam "discount." With my rebate in British Columbia, I got a great e-bike that I won't advertise since that seems insincere for a total of $700 - an ebike that has done several 120km days, has a proper charger, I don't have to build myself, and has not only a year of manufacturer warranty but a free year of services and tune ups from the shop where I bought it. I mentioned that I previously had a Swytch to the salesperson I bought it from and his response can be summarized as a raise of the eyebrows while looking at the floor. Save your money and spend more on something better.

My favorite part of the Swytch team is how they insist that, "you're going to do this yourself." I'm averse to doing mechanical work but, if I had a bike, learning how to convert it to electric teaches me about how the things work and familiarizes me with the process. The fact they have everything to help you and will guide you is amazing. Kudos to Swytch!!!

I've had my swytch kit for a few months now and I have yet to add it to my bike. I thought the disk break would be hard to do. But that look so simple. Thank you for this video.

I have two folders (Dahon Ios) with the previous Swytch Pro kit, the one with 50+ km range, and they are absolutely awesome machines. If you control carefully the power assist they can do way more than 60 kms, few years ago we managed to do the full round trip around Las Bardenas Reales in Navarra, about 50kms mainly flat with half the battery left at the end. I only use them as a motorhome auxiliary vehicles, not daily used, and are fault-free until today. I wish a little more quality on components (they seem a bit 'chinese' for the high price tag) and a little less crazy shipping costs.

Tip: Learn how to change an inner tube, and keep a spare tube, tools and mini pump with you!! Then you can change your tire in the event of a puncture

This was great, a full walk through is always appreciated!

Love what Swytch is doing. Great work, and glad to see the larger battery.

Fitted mine onto my Brompton. Works a treat! Makes Bristol hills easy!

THIS IS EILIS! (and Electroheads and Swytch!) Thanks for doing a deep dive and showing the new product! I recently received an email offer about their new product (even in NA, not Europe), so great timing!

Great review. Put one on my brompton 3 weeks ago and have loved it - when my legs are knackered after exercise it is amazing!!!!!

😮A choice of the swytch and Geeko...i chose the Geeko rear hub...£500.... ordered it one day, 25 days later, shipping from China, it was on my bike., one cable from motor to battery...very neat....tools were included to do the job.

Have mine a few months. It's amazing on a light racer bike.

A few critical things missing from this video, at least for bicycles with hydraulic disk brakes. 1. You have to be really careful when the wheel and disk are not mounted on the bike that you don't press the brake lever. This could happen accidentally when the bike is flipped over. It is best to insert something the same thickness or a bit thicker than the disk into the brake caliper gap when messing with the bike when the wheel is not mounted with the disk so if the brake lever is depressed the caliper will have something to stop the brakes from getting messed up. 2. After disks are mounted on a new hub and wheel, there is likelihood that the disk position will be slightly altered. This will require re-alighting the brake caliper. None of these are "deal breakers" (sorry no pun intended), but they are important steps that can make this process a bit more involved than the simplicity shown in the video. Cheers from the new world! (USA, where we have legally owned and operated on public road electronic scooters!).

Yes it totally sucks that you get enthused in summer and can’t get it until autumn and for this they are actually thinking about a 6. -12 months wait insane !

All good and i've really enjoyed my series one version. If i had any improvement on mine it would be to fit a loop or mini key lock so if im popping into, say a beer shop (hipster alert) i can leave it on. I was once offered, in the beer shop, a spare battery by someone passing, who'd obviously nicked it from a bike that had left it on. I did not buy it!

"I think it's, ehhh, a battery for a bike." He said, as he was approached by an entire crew on electric bikes behind the camera 😂😂

Oh, man. I love that new model. Would have loved to have freed up my handlebar space to use a front-mounted basket. Thanks for sharing!!

Watching Eilis discover tire levers warmed my heart.

Thanks for the review! I seriously considered one at one point. But the massive premium you pay for being from the 'Rest of the World' for shipping put me off it. In the end, I decided to set my sights on a purpose built ebike instead. But it was an attractive option I did consider. And way easier than building one from scratch.

Im very interested in getting the GO battery for my current Swytch-converted bike. I havent had an issue with the customer service, im a north american customer and have had the expected quickness with the e-mails. Ive never called obviously. I had the 50km battery but it doesnt charge or work anymore. It took me about a month to finish putting it together because 1) i didnt have a lot of bike-related tools like the wheel-putter-onner 2) theres not actually a lot of clear instructional videos on the swytch website so i had to find youtuber reviewer videos to learn from and most time-consumingly 3) where the motor wheel slides onto my bike's fork, its a non-standard size, so i did what a few indignant but patient consumers have done which is file down the motor wheel's sticky-out-bits so that the motor wheel could fit on the bike's fork (the alternative being, filing down the bike's fork). Would i do it again/do i recommend? Yes, with conditions. Think of it as a cool kit like the circuit toys that kids get but a lot more practical. Its a fun kit to put together, and you get a cool ride at the end! Dont expect it to be put together and done in a day. Get help! Dont be like me, get learned on bike wheel sizes, and get the right wheel size. CHARGE THE BATTERY AND KEEP IT CHARGED OTHERWISE IT WILL DIE AND NOT WORK. All of my complaints have been user error on my part with a pinch of laziness and assumption that ill figure it out. 😂

Adjustable spanner? What's wrong with using the correct tool for the job 😁

OK-OK:OK! The on the spot survey... perfect.

Clip on power packs for a rear rack would make a nice next gen power option. Even longer range, charge one while using another, variable sized and cost. I like the fact you can go with a small pack to start with as some people only need a little... What's the terms - scalability...

Needs to be a quick release like the Air/Max. It’s definitely a step backwards to have to fiddle with straps and a cable plug.

My how far we have come from the Copenhagen wheel! Cannot wait to see these in Australia!

Cracking video, Eilis, you really know how to engage everyone for the video, and I smiled all the way through. You do look incredible on that bike though..

With the kit being so light and low drag you could save the battery for the hills and return journeys into the wind!

What's the weather proofing on these if any?

I wish the go would also support the clip mechanism. It's kind of annoying having just got the swytch kit this year and now if I want the best battery option, I basically have to take on a whole new form factor. Would it really have been SO hard for you guys to just make it clip compatible?!

I have a swytch kit with a max battery, I’m 143 lbs and the kit gave me the kind of speed an pedal assist I was looking for, but I would agree with other comments about how fast the battery drains, so much so that I decided to purchase a second max range battery to me the distance it takes me to commute and run errands. Keep in mind that I live suburban United States where everything is so far away compared to the UK or Europe.

So cool! Great news!

I hope its a more reliable battery. I received my kit on 1/2/2022. After about 15 months I started having problems. On 14/7/23 I got the reply "We're sorry to report that your ECO kit has now reached the end of its life." After only 17 months of moderate use the battery was defunct!☹

Hey Swytch team, love what you’re doing - particularly moving the battery into the frame. Hope you can also offer different colours of wheel rims and spokes to match to different bikes, that’s the thing that stands out to me the most!

I have a Swytch bike and the kit is brilliant but the customer service is awful. Had support requests in for nearly a year and no communication despite emailing many times. Personally, I would avoid it as they are more focussed on new sales than existing customers.

How well does it do with hills. I have a LOT of hills

What is the benefit to existing Swytch users like myself, other than range? / with the Air the benefit was range plus a lighter, more portable battery. With this version I’m effectively paying for a bigger more ranged battery - being able to “velcro the pack to anywhere on the frame” seems less of a benefit compared to the solid fixing g I have with my original Swytch v1. So this seems more of a version geared to attract new users rather than existing ones. Or tell me I’m wrong ?

Why not fit the display on the battery or have Bluetooth control?

yeah, they're having a hard time producing these units. it doesn't keep them from wanting to sell you one though.

How would this feel on a fixie I wonder? As if you want to slow down you either brake, or back pedal, but the crank and pedals keep moving, therefore would the sensor keep providing power to the wheel ? Anyone try this? I'm thinking it would so you'd have to change to a freewheel hub but I'm definitely curious now 🤔😆 Looks great through! Keep up the good work, as it's tempting me more these days.

I woud have a worry about battery security for both models. Thoughts?

i really like the idea of this cheap conversion kit. I'd be interested to know if it could be added to an existing E-bike which traditionally has a reat motor. So adding this would result in a motor on both wheels, although I don't know if two pedal sensors could be used.

When the velcro looses its stick (like velcro does), can it be renewed, or would I need to purchase an entirely new kit?

I absolutely love the whole concept of the switch kit, conversions are definitely the way forward, throwing something out bike or car and buying a new one is totally missing the point of trying to be greener. Converting an existing bike or car to electric is cheaper and greener, i dont know why this isn't what the majority are doing. I suppose its all down to marketing. If im honest ive never been keen on the look of the battery on the hsndlebars but the new one is great, and somehow can do 40 miles is amazing. Wonder if i could connect 2 batteries to double the range to 80 miles. That would be awsome. A bottlle battery or range extender would also be pretty neat.

Looks great,my husband just put my on my Brompton and display level is Not working at all ,I can’t check the wheel because no any light on display 😢I have emailed to them ,we see how long I’m gonna wait for fixing problem.

How long does it take to charge the battery?

The older model is an example of how not to design a battery, aesthetic-wise, and the new one is a perfect example of how to design batteries. As a pro designer, I'm very pleased with the looks of the new model.

Wish they'd make a rear wheel or center drive version. I get that they would be harder to install but they give a much more natural ride feel compared to front wheel drive.

I've got two Swytch kits and they're simply amazing. I'm looking forward to seeing what the new price point is.

I found the old Swytch battery and connection, consistently failed on my rounds of commuting, so with the extra kilos going up gradients was tiring. In the end I took the kit off and returned to analogue.

I see issues with it not being a quick to release, eg. Going to the shop, clip the battery off and into the shop, i dont want to faff about with straps...

First video I ever seen on Switch and it has this new, longer range version.

i put one on my dads bike was 26inch rim about 3 years ago, got a big battery on the front might be like first gen , can i get the wheel respoked with the motor on to a more modern size ? like 27.5 or 29er ? etc

I'm 62 years old. This sounds too good to be true. Meanwhile, I'll continue huffing and puffing across the roads maneuvering all my bicycles. I own 13 used bikes, so far. Schwinn bikes are the best to ride, as they propel you forward, especially up slopes and hills. 👁️👁️

I was waiting for this video so bad XD

in contrast to the description, small actually does mean its lacking in power and range... 90watt hours sounds great until you remember thats only 2.6amp hours which is around half, maybe less than an average ebike battery for 250watt bikes. cant see the motors wattage anywhere on their website but im guessing its very low to get to their range estimates... they're pretty expensive battery packs to boot, especially when looking at price per watt hour.

10 mile tiny battery will suit lots of people for local trips. Price of fuel and buses now is crazy. And still getting some exercise which is way better than none according to the studies.

I guess I can pop one of these on the front of my rear-motor bike, _more power,_ yay!

Does the battery have a proprietary charger? It would be more appealing if it worked with the USB C chargers, and if the battery had a two two way USB C port to act as a power bank

I just want another battery for my Swytch. It works great but the range is limited.

Does it require the same pedal sensor? Which plugs in where?

how do they deal with the brake cutting power to the wheels?

Do they make a rear wheel drive version? All of your balance depends on your front wheel not losing traction. If your front wheel slips you go down fast.

Great idea ❤️

Great news! 🎉

Using earphone+mic as natural language interface to bike computer seems great, e.g. switch gears, speed inquiry or alerts, map navigation, battery alerts, miscellaneous stats, text messaging to voice bridge, telephone calls, etc.

Nice. Ive looked at swytch a few times. Waiting lists and no 27.5 inch wheels? I have entered the waiting list for the new kit. I do hope to hit the purchase button but its not a smooth transaction. Really great kit and if you want to keep your bike worth getting a quality conversion kit. Just make it easier Swytch please.

This is very cool I'm gonna save my money to buy one of this I hope they released this e-bike converter to Indonesia

I have a Firmstrong Urban single speed beach cruiser with rear coaster brake only. I read that the Swytch kit wouldn't be compatible with it :o( Thanks for the video.

Is it still a 250 watt hub?

Great video. No power or top speed info, only range ? great looking product, But....its really motivated me to look elsewhere for something that I can buy now with more info. Mr sales director / promotor (and im guessing there is not one) - Can you see what's just happed here ? - You made me want to buy a solution that ends with vague availability (1st trigger of frustration) and made me eager for more specs (second trigger)and now im looking for other solutions on offer. Just an organic reaction, I don't normally waste my time on YT comments, but I have a thing for green.

I have been considering an electric bike as campus would go from 50 minutes to 25 minutes coz I usually just walk the uphill. Issue is, I don't have a clue how stuff works and the bike I use was just a cheap random one for £20 from ebay. Is this compatible? Sorry if the question seems silly, I have never even considered an electrical before two days ago when I first picked up the bike and tried it out.

Does anyone know if there's a handlebar mounted controller for this battery to change assistance levels?

What about wheels with different attachment types like quick release or narrower wheel frames, fat wheel frames?

I would like to know is there a weight limit and how fast will the charge deplete when someone two or three times her size is using any of the E bike kits?

It clearly helps them as orders are pre-paid - and with that prepayment they place orders and we wait whilst our order/s are being made. No risk to Swytch. And 2-3 months wait for us.

When buying any ebike or kit , the price and distance is most important of all. Im not sure if Swyth thought of this . If you want ebike then go go for last years model or shop display from evens cycles or other online stores , where you can pick up something with decent motor and range for under £1500. Keep it in good condition for 3 years and you might get half your money back when selling. Keep a kit for 3 years and no one will be interested in buying it

I really need this but the long wait list is a real pain! I guess this is indicative of our much diminished capacity to manufacture anything technical. If Swytch were in China or the USA they would be turning these items out as if they were mass product. I'm glad all of their stuff is made in the UK though.

Now I have a question. Now if one orders two batteries. As the first one runs low then when the second battery runs low. Can one plug them together of whatever is left in them to get a few more miles out of both. Bridge them together in parallel? If not why not? You offer this feature. I do like the strap on bag over the handlebar mount for derability of less of an chance of breaking for years of riding. It's easier to replace the velcro closure vs bar mount. Ride Easy

Are there any other companys where the production doesnt take long?

Worst ordering/customer experience ever. Sets a bar. 👍🏼

I'm watching this from Seattle, this not available. Looks like a good product & hopefully it'll become available in US soon.

I think the Swytch makes loads of sense and an entry to ebikes and the reality is that you can likely charge it at work, range anxiety us a hoax from car drivers.EBike Life ⚡⚡

whats the postage this time for it.

hmmm. It took 10 months for me to finally receive my Swytch kit...I wonder how long this one would take??

Wish they'd put torque sensor in it

I hate it when the rims don't match.

I can't afford the Air and Max starts it's too expensive for me to afford. But would love to convert by bike to help me cycle up the hills when coming from work. Maybe 1 day when it's cheaper I can afford it.

My old hips would like a throttle! Awesome product

Can you use the new battery just as an additional powerpack for your existing swytchkit with the Air or the Max battery?

4:07 If you cut off the electricity when riding a hub electric bicycle, the wheels have strong rolling resistance from the motor, so it takes a little effort. I know that all hub electric bicycles have this problem, but I don't know if that degree of rolling in the video really means there is no additional rolling resistance.

I love the idea of using your bike. We have a SMART BIKEWHEEL

I have one of the originals. Have had it since the first batch. Works great. With these new simpler battery options I am sure it will prove to be a superior product. Considering the prices of other e-bikes, this is a steal,

I would like to see an option for all black side walls because I have no disc brakes. I want to keep the all black look. I had to paint my side walls black to get that look.

can you set it up without the peddling and just have acceleration like a motorbike?

I’ve been on their waiting list for years and never heard from them. Several contact attempts and never hear back so I gave up.